Finian McGrath
Question:480. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a pension scheme wind-up. [34281/13]
View answerTuesday, 16 July 2013
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The document the Deputy refers to entitled "Pension Scheme Wind Up and Waterford Crystal’" relates to former workers at Waterford Crystal. This document follows a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice in response to a reference by the High Court seeking clarification of the interpretation of European law emanating from EU Directive 2008/94EC on the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer. Following the ECJ ruling, the matter will now revert to the High Court for consideration. Given this matter remains before the courts, it would not be appropriate that I comment further on any aspects of or possible issues arising from the case at this time. Careful and detailed consideration is of course being given to the ruling of the European Court of Justice, and will be given to the outcomes of the case before the High Court.